Historic Centre of Arequipa
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Arequipa Region, Peru / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In December 2000, UNESCO declared the historical center of Arequipa a World Heritage Site, stating the following:
- "The historical center of Arequipa is an example of ornamented architecture, represents a masterpiece of the creative coalition of European and native characteristics. A colonial town challenged by the conditions of nature, the indigenous influences, the conquest process and evangelism as well as for a spectacular natural scenario."
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UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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Location | Arequipa, Arequipa Province, Arequipa Region, Peru |
Criteria | Cultural: (i), (iv) |
Reference | 1016 |
Inscription | 2000 (24th Session) |
Area | 166.52 ha (411.5 acres) |
Buffer zone | 165.47 ha (408.9 acres) |
Coordinates | 16°24′S 71°32′W |
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